Ashes: Chaotic start in front of record MCG crowd
Australia finished marginally on top at the end of a chaotic opening day of the fourth Ashes test, after an extraordinary 20 wickets fell in front of a record MCG crowd.
Steel players among awardees
Steel players among awardees
Steel players Kate Heffernan and Khanye-Lii Munro-Nonoa were among the winners at the 2025 New Zealand Netball Awards.
Otago defender in test squad
Otago defender in test squad
Otago defender Kane Russell will boost the Black Sticks for the important series against Japan in Hamilton next year.
Sydney-Hobart forecast calmer than last year
Sydney-Hobart forecast calmer than last year
The Sydney to Hobart’s race briefing began with a minute’s silence for the two sailors who died in last year’s event, and ended with indications the fatal conditions will not repeat.
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Love of Panthers gift from mum
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Love of Panthers gift from mum
ODT sports editor Hayden Meikle explains why he is not a Warriors fan.
Richardson recalled as Australia favour all-pace attack
Richardson recalled as Australia favour all-pace attack
Pace ace Jhye Richardson is set to play his first test in more than four years as Australia look to hit England with a barrage of pace.
In front early
In front early
New Zealand darts representative Jonny Tata (left) in action during his world championship match against Englishman Ryan Meikle at the Alexandra Palace, London, on Wednesday. Tata shot to a 2-0 lead...
World sports photos of the year
World sports photos of the year
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Archer injured, Pope dropped for Boxing Day test
Archer injured, Pope dropped for Boxing Day test
A side strain has ended England fast bowler Jofra Archer's Ashes campaign, while the beleaguered tourists dropped batter Ollie Pope for the Boxing Day test against Australia.
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Duffy’s year with NZ — ‘It’s been an awesome ride’
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Duffy’s year with NZ — ‘It’s been an awesome ride’
Jacob Duffy is fast becoming a cult hero.
Black Sticks squad for Dunedin tournament named
Black Sticks squad for Dunedin tournament named
The Black Sticks are ready for their summer of hockey.
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Southern youth squad to play in Spain finalised
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Southern youth squad to play in Spain finalised
Eighteen southern youngsters are about three months away from the trip of a lifetime.
Stokes concerned for England players' welfare
Stokes concerned for England players' welfare
An emotional England captain Ben Stokes says the mental well-being of his players is his main priority heading into the last two matches of the Ashes series.
Lennox gets maiden call-up
Lennox gets maiden call-up
Central Districts left-arm spinner Jayden Lennox has earned his maiden call-up for the Black Caps.
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What could be final lash of Super Smash
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What could be final lash of Super Smash
The domestic T20 competitions will get under way on Boxing Day when Northern Districts host Auckland in back-to-back men’s and women’s games at Seddon Park.
Murphy in for Lyon, Ashes over for Cummins
Murphy in for Lyon, Ashes over for Cummins
Spinner Todd Murphy has been called into the Australia squad in place of Nathan Lyon for the fourth Ashes test, while captain Pat Cummins is out for the rest of the series due to a back issue.
Ostberg ‘can’t wait to come back’
Ostberg ‘can’t wait to come back’
Another world championship event winner has signed up to compete in the Otago Rally.
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Two ‘ODT’ Southern Mile heats to be run
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Two ‘ODT’ Southern Mile heats to be run
Henley, Burgie, The Grey Goose and Maximus Augustus have something in common.
Tomasina’s victory just the tonic for injured owner
Tomasina’s victory just the tonic for injured owner
Tomasina's victory in the Tapanui Cup at Gore on Sunday could not have come at a better time for owner Stanley Jones.
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Family time is the winner at Christmas
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Family time is the winner at Christmas
Otago sports figures will be far and wide this Christmas - but they'll all be dreaming of happiness and success in 2026. The ODT sports department asks some of them three questions.